Filimon Rodriguez Jr., 51, died January 9, 2022, at KU Medical Center in
Kansas City, Kansas. He was born May 17, 1970, in Pharr, Texas, the son
of Filimon Rodriquez and Isabel Gomez.
Filimon grew up and graduated from schools in Goodland. It was there
that he met his future wife Sylvia. They married on April 2, 1988.
They raised two respectful, successful children and had the privilege of
welcoming two adorable grandchildren into their tight knit family
circle. He enjoyed working out, watching Bruce Lee movies and cheering
on the Dallas Cowboys. His heart held a special love and affection for
his beloved past and present pets- Freedom, Buddy, April, Zeke, Dallas
and Troy & grandpups Dak and Melo.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children-
Brittnee Arianna (Jorge) Cruz and Brandon Reece; grandchildren- Adreah
Skye and Shia Rey Cruz; mother-Isabel (Ernesto) Quintana; siblings-Rene
(Gloria) Rodriquez, Mary Ann (John) Seguro, Anita (Jacinto) Gomez,
Anabel Rodriquez and Connie Rodriquez; mother-in-law- Paula Garate &
father-in-law-Eloy Espinosa.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 pm Monday January 17, 2022, at
Cornerstone Church with burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery.
Visitation will take place from 11:00 am to service time.
The family suggests memorials to the Filimon Rodriguez Memorial Fund in Care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS. 67846. 620-276-3219.